Patient Stories

Facing Melanoma: Leah B's Journey from PA to Patient

Leah never imagined she’d go from treating patients to becoming one. Just five days after her wedding, she received a life-changing call—she had melanoma. With countless questions about her future, she turned to DecisionDx-Melanoma for answers. Her test results provided clarity, helping her avoid unnecessary surgeries and find peace of mind. Watch her inspiring journey of resilience, hope, and the power of knowing.

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It's melanoma, now what?

Melanoma is one of the most common cancers found among adults, aged 15-29, in the U.S. and the deadliest if not caught early. There are emerging technologies to help identify a patient’s risk for recurrence and metastasis such as gene expression profiling. Learn about DecisionDX-Melanoma, which is a predictive test to help patients make the most informed treatment decisions.

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From Fear to Confidence: DecisionDx-Melanoma. Greg’s Story of Empowerment Over a Melanoma Diagnosis

Discover Greg’s inspiring journey from a cancer diagnosis to a life of outdoor adventures, empowered by the DecisionDx-Melanoma test. Follow his path to knowledge and resilience in the face of melanoma.

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Don't let fear define your journey: a uveal melanoma patient journey

Danet didn’t let fear of the unknown define her uveal melanoma journey. Hear how Castle Biosciences DecisionDx-UM test impacted her treatment.

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Be your own advocate: Morgan England, Stage III melanoma survivor, shares her story

As a Stage III Melanoma survivor, Morgan speaks on how important it is to be your own advocate. After her diagnosis, she requested the DecisionDx-Melanoma test from her doctor for the additional information it can provide. The results she received from her DecisionDx-Melanoma test report continue to help reduce her anxiety and provide confidence about her future.

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Mary F. – Marking “Cancerversaries”

Since her diagnosis with uveal melanoma in September 2013, life looks very different for Mary Judy French.

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Mary D. – Taking Matters Into Her Own Hands

Mary sat in disbelief. How could that small dot in her eye, the one her doctor had called a “freckle” just twelve years ago, now be a malignant tumor?

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Peter L. – The Test of Time

It was just two days before the radiation treatment of his uveal melanoma, or eye cancer.

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Jerry W. – A Second Chance for Jerry

He just knew he was going to die. In September 2009, Jerry W., a retired GM employee, was diagnosed with uveal melanoma. His entire world collapsed.

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Facing Melanoma: Leah B's Journey from PA to Patient